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... modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. PS/2 is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of IBM Corporation. Subscriptions to current... OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Use of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
... modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. PS/2 is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of IBM Corporation. Subscriptions to current... OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Use of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
VAIO User Guide
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Contents Welcome 5 Locating Controls And Connectors...........7 Front Panel Overview 7 Back Panel Overview 10 VAIO Action Setup 13 Shortcut Keys 13 To Change the Sony Software Window Design........14 VAIO AV Applications 15 Overview of Preinstalled Software 16 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 29 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Additional Software Information 58 3
Contents Welcome 5 Locating Controls And Connectors...........7 Front Panel Overview 7 Back Panel Overview 10 VAIO Action Setup 13 Shortcut Keys 13 To Change the Sony Software Window Design........14 VAIO AV Applications 15 Overview of Preinstalled Software 16 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 29 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Additional Software Information 58 3
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 67 Troubleshooting 69 Topics 69 Notes on Use 83 Resources 88 Index 91 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 67 Troubleshooting 69 Topics 69 Notes on Use 83 Resources 88 Index 91 4
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The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer!
The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer!
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Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Please refer to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating ... i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Please refer to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating ... i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 8
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 8
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... supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on your...
... supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on your...
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...connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Please refer to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that... in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications...; ❑ S5 - MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Changing the settings of Sony used only to launch other . Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to...
...connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Please refer to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that... in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications...; ❑ S5 - MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Changing the settings of Sony used only to launch other . Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to...
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..., click the option for your Sony software and create your selection, click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can... also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar,...
..., click the option for your Sony software and create your selection, click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can... also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar,...
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VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. Your computer's visual presentation of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology. This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15
VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. Your computer's visual presentation of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology. This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of popular file formats. Connect a digital ... new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you want to any ordinary ... easily find the scene you can also save your images in a variety of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from the DVD Player monitor as multiple angles, audio...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of popular file formats. Connect a digital ... new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you want to any ordinary ... easily find the scene you can also save your images in a variety of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from the DVD Player monitor as multiple angles, audio...
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...music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. A smart solution for fine-tuning audio playback. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Overview of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage... stored in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Smart Capture is also supported. SonicStage™ (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc.
...music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. A smart solution for fine-tuning audio playback. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Overview of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage... stored in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Smart Capture is also supported. SonicStage™ (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc.
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Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 Click OK. You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 Click OK. You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
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... top of prints you want to open the PhotoCollection window. Select the number of the window. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the right. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your...
... top of prints you want to open the PhotoCollection window. Select the number of the window. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the right. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your...
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... on the right side of the window. 24 You can share your decorated pictures before printing. Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. New PhotoDecor window. You can save your custom-made photo albums with friends and family. 1 Click (Album) to...
... on the right side of the window. 24 You can share your decorated pictures before printing. Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. New PhotoDecor window. You can save your custom-made photo albums with friends and family. 1 Click (Album) to...
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... icon and dragging it onto your audio or video media. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to list the contents of media label being created. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software. 26 Use the configuration...
... icon and dragging it onto your audio or video media. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to list the contents of media label being created. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software. 26 Use the configuration...
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... or defragmenting your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on your hard drive. 28
... or defragmenting your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on your hard drive. 28
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... icon located on the Edit tray of the working panel. The Shake feature selects clips from the Import clip tray by modifying its length. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your video, you can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color and...
... icon located on the Edit tray of the working panel. The Shake feature selects clips from the Import clip tray by modifying its length. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your video, you can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color and...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray to ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray to ...